
Karen Chukhadzhian and Paddy Donovan ready to ‘sink or swim’
MANNHEIM, Germany – Both Karen Chukhadzhian and Paddy Donovan came in on the welterweight limit ahead of tomorrow’s IBF title eliminator.
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MANNHEIM, Germany – Both Karen Chukhadzhian and Paddy Donovan came in on the welterweight limit ahead of tomorrow’s IBF title eliminator.

Paddy Donovan, cheeks chiselled and ready for war, has headed to Germany to face Karen Chukhadzhian as an evolving fighter and man, writes Tris Dixon

Paddy Donovan will get his IBF welterweight eliminator on May 15, but he must travel to Germany to take on Karen Chukhadzhian in Mannheim.

Karen Chukhadzhian will have promotional muscle behind his bid to secure a third title challenge.

BoxingScene has confirmed that the IBF-ordered welterweight Karen Chukhadzhian-Paddy Donovan fight will become available to the highest bidder.

BoxingScene has confirmed that the IBF has called for final elimination contest between Karen Chukhadzhian and Paddy Donovan, its two highest rated available contenders. A 15-day negotiation period was assigned for the proposed matchup, with the two sides required to reach a deal by March 5 to avoid a purse bid hearing.

An attractive IBF welterweight title eliminator between Liam Paro and Paddy Donovan will no longer move forward, promoter No Limit Boxing confirmed.

Paddy Donovan is already targeting a third fight with Lewis Crocker after an agreement was reached for his IBF welterweight title eliminator with Liam Paro to take place on January 16

Liam Paro and Paddy Donovan will fight in a final eliminator for the IBF welterweight title at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre in Brisbane, Australia on January 16

A former titleholder has been given a path toward a potential second reign, while a previous challenger is given another chance to immediately return to the mix.